Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE C5500 Series Copier from China

High-volume electrostatic photocopier operating via indirect process, using a photoconductive drum to transfer toner images indirectly onto paper. Classified under HTS 8443.39.20.00 as it reproduces originals via an intermediate drum in electrostatic photocopying. Designed for office environments with color and black-and-white copying capabilities up to 55 pages per minute.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Verify machine operates via indirect electrostatic process (drum intermediate) to confirm HTS 8443.39.20.00; direct process models fall under 8443.39.10

Include detailed technical specs and user manuals in documentation to prove copying function and avoid misclassification as multifunction printers

Ensure FCC compliance certification for electromagnetic emissions, common pitfall leading to customs holds on office equipment imports